Scandia Student Jeannette Ahrens Crowned County Scholar
Jeannette Ahrens, eighth grade pupil at Scandia Grade Schools, won Republic County Scholarship Contest held in Belleville on April 2 with 338 points. Arlene VanWinkel and Raymond Trecek placed second and third. Ahrens earns a silver trophy and will have papers sent to district and state levels for further honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Ahrens
Belleville
Miss Ahrens
Winnr
Arlene VanWinlWe
Dist
Raymond Trecek
E. Porter Ahrens
Repairs Completed at City Hall with New Orchestra Pit
City Hall renovations finished after the council ordered work at the last meeting. A twenty-piece orchestra pit was installed at the front of the stage, improving view and access for performances. New footlights are recessed in the floor, and a fresh paint job completed last summer gives the building a brand new appearance.
Spring clearance sale of used cars opens Saturday
Karl Hugos announces a spring clearance sale of used cars and trucks, opening Saturday morning at his garage sales room. He offers rebuilt and used cars, cash or trade options, convenient payments, and guaranteed repair service via modern equipment, service car, welding and battery charging. Come to Scandia next Saturday to view Hugos' full line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hugos
Mr. Hugos
Chevrolet
Scandia
Hugos
Maxine Fulcomer Sings Over Clay Center Radio
Miss Maxine Fulcomer a local music student sang three vocal numbers on KMMJ Clay Center Nebraska at 8 p m Saturday The broadcasts show her rising popularity at the station and she will return soon The songs were Happy Days and Lonely Nights Precious Little Thing Called Love and Sally of My Dreams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KMMJ
Clay Center
Nebr
Maxine Fulcomer
Dr Haggman Attends Beloit X Ray Course
Dr C V Haggman and Mrs Hageman plus Mrs Mary Creager traveled to Beloit Monday morning for a two day X Ray and Physiotherapy course attended by medical men from northern Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Haggman
New Baseball Goods And Wall Papers Arrive
New shipment of A. J. Reach baseballs and bats just arrived at Scandia Hardware featuring a brand new line of spring wall papers. Hare Man & Wires handles the delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J
Hareman & Wires
Glasco Sub superintendent Tebow resigns Courtland post
Eric Tebow formerly of Scandia and Courtland resigns as Courtland superintendent to take Glasco schools job next September with a salary increase. He is a 1921 Glasco high school graduate and a noted Kansas Aggies basketball star who recently coached Courtland High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Tebow
Scandia
Courtland
Glasco
Tebow
Schoo
Kansas Aggies
Manhattan
Missouri Valley
Courtland High School
Stanley Schwahn Wins Cash in Sales Contest
Stanley Schwahn a former Scandia resident now based in Kansas City Mo with Paramount Picture Corp received word his Kansas City office won the national Paramount sales contest ending last week. As a result of the activity of Schwahn and associates every salesman in the Kansas City territory will receive 200 dollars in cash the assistant manager 250 dollars and the branch manager 500 dollars. Schwahn is the son of D A Freeburg of Scandia and a Scandia High School class of 1913 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Schwahn
Scandia
Kansas City
Paramount Picture Corp
Paramount
Schwahn
Kansas City Territory
D. A. Freeburg
Annual School Election Set for Friday at Scandia High
The Scandia School Dist No 6 voters meet Friday at the High School at 2 p.m. The school will dismiss at 1 40 to free the study hall for the meeting. Reports and levy, a board seat, treasurer post held by Dr C V Haggman up for refiling, plus repairs and curriculum discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia School Dist. No. 6
Odenne
C. V. Haggman
Hezekiah Leads God’s People Back at United Brothers Church
Sunday school at 10 00 A M with Hezekiah topic. 7 15 P M Christian Endeavor led by Rev Mrs Aikens. 8 00 P M Evening worship starts a chapter by chapter study of Hebrews. Next Sunday evening chapter 1 The Deity of Chiieta. Ladies Aid and Friendship Club to meet Thursday afternoon April 18 at the Aid building. D V Herrick pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothern Church
Hezekiah
Christian Endeavor
Aikens
Chapeter
Chiieta
Ladies Aid
The
Friendship Club
Methodist Church Lecture by Rev Englund On Life Signs
The Methodist Church invites the public to a Saturday lecture by Rev. D K Englund of Chicago on Plus and Minus Signs of Life. Services next Sunday April 14 at regular time with Rev Englund preaching. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society hosts Mrs O J Lundberg April 18. mid week service combined. Ladies Aid Food Sale April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ollack
D. K. Englund
Chicago
Ill
Englund
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
O. J.lundberg
O. J. Lundberg
Saviors Lutheran Church Norway Kansas Schedule
Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Norway Kansas posts Sunday School with adult Bible study at 10 o clock and Sunday evening services at 8 o clock. Missionary Aid meets Friday April 19 with Mrs Lars Hammer as host. Choir rehearsal each Thursday evening at the church. Pastor T Orlen Torgeson invites members to follow Christ as their shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Norway
Kansas
Missionary Aid
Lars Hammer
Christ
T. Orlen Torgeson
Presbyterian Church Schedule and Evening Topic
The Presbyterian Church holds services at 10:00 A M with Mr Matthias as superintendent and 11:00 A M preaching on The Challenge of Christian Education. Evening C E at United Brethren church at 7:00 P M with Discipleship theme. Pattie M Eakins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Matthias
United Brethren Church
Pattie M. Eakins
Amana Lutheran Sermon Reads Gospels on Second Sunday After Easter
The Amana Lutheran Church reflects on the Gospel from John 21 15 25 with a focus on the good shepherd who gives his life guiding believers and guiding the church. The message emphasizes service and faith through sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana Lutheran Church
Chilcott's Bakery Produces Nearly Half Million Pieces Annually
Local Chilcott's Bakery in Scandia bakes about 1500 pieces daily including 300 loaves 40 dozen rolls and 60 dozen cookies. Over 313 days a year this totals roughly 469 500 pieces with extra cakes pies and pastries also made daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcott’s
Scandia
Chilcott
Open House Draws Large Crowd at Scandia Public Schools
More than 500 people attended the eighth annual Open House at Scandia Public Schools last evening. The event featured two 20 minute class periods for visitors to observe, a short auditorium program, a violin and flute duet, and a 20 minute one act play titled Silence Please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Public Schools
Scandia Barent Teachers Association
Phil
Ruth Haggman
C. V. Haggman
Rhea Ensgin
Carl Wennersten
Eleanor Jackson
Lucille Linden
Genevieve Freed
Jeannette Ahrens
Republic County
Supt
Hershel Kannier
D. S
Harriet Gordon
Nimocks Depart For Biloxi For Bankers Association Meet
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nimocks leave Topeka with Mr. and Mrs. James Mahan and Miss Ila Maxell for Biloxi Mississippi. Nimocks will attend a meeting of the American Bankers Association executive council. He was elected last year to a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Nimocke
Biloxi
Miss
Nimocks
Executive Council
American Bankers Association
Topeka
James Mahan
Ila Maxell
Mississippi
American Bankers Association Executive Council
Midget Lunch Opens Under New Management
The Midget Lunch opened last Saturday under Agnes Albro who purchased the business from Mrs. Robert Doctor. The Gunter building has been remodeled inside with more room and facilities, promising better service to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Albro
Robert Doctor
Gunter
Community sale listing urged for April 20
Residents asked to bring items to the Rock Island garage for a community sale set for Saturday afternoon April 20. Howard Mahan seeks to add articles to sale bills to be distributed early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ock Island
Howard Mahan
Mahan
Scandia Hardware Promotes Wall Paper and Paint
Brighten up your home with new wall paper and paint from Scandia Hardware offering a range of colors patterns and finishes to suit any room and decor.
Dorcas Society Social to Be Held April Twenty Sixth
The church announces a Dorcas society social scheduled for April 26 following Sunday School and morning services. The notice invites members to reflect on the question Jesus asks, “Lovest thou me?” posed by Pastor Chas. Pelirson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dorcas Society
Jesus
Chas. Pelirson
Rydal farmer injured in dynamite blast accident
Alarshall Beecher of Rydal suffered serious injuries when a delayed dynamite charge exploded as he approached to blast trees along a creek. He was taken to Patterson Memorial hospital in Belleville. doctors removed splinters from his eyes and face and warned of possible loss of vision in his right eye. He is resting easier with bruises and pain. Beecher, a married man with two small children, was assisted by Hobart West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alarshall Beecher
Rydal
Hig Farm
Hobart
Mr. West
Mr. Beecher
Patterson Memorial Hospital
Belleville
Students Take State Tests In Ten Subjects At Local High School
About 300 tests were administered yesterday across ten subjects as part of the Every Pupil State Scholarship Contest sponsored by the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia. Tests were given during regular class time and will be graded by local teachers. The top three papers in each subject advance to state headquarters, with the highest one percent identified and reported back to the schools. Subjects included English, Latin, science, American history, algebra, geometry, and typewriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia
Emporia
Gabrielson Farm to Be Among County's Best
Chas Gabrielson near town will have a modern farm with complete wiring for all buildings. Hageman and Wires contracts cover fixtures, wiring, and installation. Kansas Power Co will supply electricity via the new power line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gabrielson
Republic County
Hageman & Wires
Kansas Power Co
Haggman & Wires
Mr. Gabrielson
Marion Johnson Estate Land Sold at Private Auction
A quarter section east of Ydal brought 102.50 per acre at private sale last Tuesday. Another 67 acre tract sold for 71.00 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Johnson
Ydal
O J Johnson Moves Family to Scandia Area
QO J Johnson a Scandia stock buyer moved his family from Mankato to the Granstedt house on South Cloud Street in Scandia last week. He will devote his time to stock buying and selling in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. J. Johnson
Scandia
Mankato
Granstedt House
South Cloud Street
Mr. Johnson
Mrs Ross and Daughter Visit Kansas City Guests
Mrs Ross and her daughter Gibrice spent several days in Kansas City last week as guests at Mrs Cleve Satterfield's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Gibrice
Kansas City
Cleve Satterfield
Jean Tingstrom Stays With Grandparents During Mother's Absence
Jean Tingstrom is staying with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooner while her mother is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Tingstrom
Mrs. .N. S. Cooner
Chicago lecturer to speak Saturday evening
The Rev. D. K. Englund of Chicago will lecture on Plus and Minus Signs of Life at 8 p m Saturday April 13 at the Scandia Methodist Church. He recently joined the Methodist Book Concern staff and is a noted speaker. locals expect an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Englund
Chicago
Ill
Methodist Church
Scandia
Englund
Methodist Book Concern of
Q. J. Lundberg
Methodist
Smallest Local Boy Proves Quick Wit in Classroom
Junior Isaacson the lightest pupil at 38 pounds and 4114 inches tall proves sharp with a quip when a playmate taunts him about size. The exchange shows wit conquering bravado as the boy asserts his head has something in it despite being labeled a runt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Isaacson
Gall
Junior
Mrs Nelson Ward to Read at YW Benefit Program
Belleville resident Mrs Nelson Ward will headline a Scandia YWCA benefit reading in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening April 17. Girl Reserve members handle tickets. general admission 25 cents. Proceeds support the local Girl Reserve state quota. YWCA president is Mrs C V Haggman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ward
Belleville
Scandia Y. W. C. A
Girl Reserve
Characters Named for Scandia High Senior Play Ace High
Sponsors of Scandia High School select the lead roles for the senior play Ace High to be staged at City Hall on April 26. E C Wires directs with Marcell Preble as Kit and Frank Nimocks as Mack the Ace, supported by Parker Jane Thornton Doctor Catherine his wife Dorothy Dutton Gladys Katherine Moe Morey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Ace High
City Hall
E. C. Wires
Marcell Preble
Frank Nimocks
Kit
Mack
Parker Jane
Thornton Doctor
Catherine
Dorothy Dutton
Gladys
Diamond ring giveaway at Princess Theatre next Tuesday
The Princess Theatre announces a $50 diamond ring prize to the show winner next Tuesday. Patrons are urged to bring accumulated tickets from the contest announced last month and view Clara Bow in Three Week Ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Princess Theatre
Clara Bow
Clara
Bakery Repaint Underway Before Bread Return
Ray Chilcott is having his bakery completed and overhauled this week. The interior is being repainted to present a spick and span appearance when Alfy Tingstrom finishes the paint job. Bread was not baked on Monday to speed the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Chilcott
Alfy Tingstrom
Seniors Enjoy Annual Sneak Day to Pawnee and White Rock
Seniors accompanied by Miss Elsie Wall left town in a truck at 5 a.m. and traveled to Pawnee for breakfast then to White Rock for the day. They returned to school and appeared in the assembly hall as classes ended at 3 40 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Wall
Pawnee
White Rock
Clifton and Belleville guests visit Dr Ahrens home
Mr and Mrs C E Wyman and J J Smith of Clifton and Mr and Mrs N J Ward and Judith of Belleville were Sunday guests at the Dr K E P Ahrens home.
Scandia Baseball Club Builds For 1929 Season
New additions strengthen Scandia for 1929 with Johnson still managing. Bledsoe and Logston handle mound duties while Kragter bats. Bicasoe joins from Fairbury, Hale from Formosa, and local high school stars Johnson, Whipps, and Caldwell anchor the lineup. Openers set with practice games against Rydal and a season opener April 28 vs Scottsville in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Johnson
Bledsoe
Logston
Kragter
Bicasoe
Fairbury
Logsson
Norway
Frazier
Formosa
Hale
Kansas Aggie
Inner Garden
J. Johnson
Housholder
Cuthbertson
Short
Currie
Scandia High School
Scandia Reid
Rydal
Scottsville
Local man buys beaver hides from state trappers
Fred Hausermann of the Scandia Hide and Fur Company won the bid for beaver hides captured by state trappers on the Republican River. The state fish and game department opened bids and Hausermann offered the highest price. He will take all hides trapped by George Stromberg on the P. E. Erickson farm northwest of town, adding to his growing collection of hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hausermann
Scandia Hide & Fur Company
Republican
State Fish and Game Department
Hausermann
George Stromberg
P. E. Erickson
Norway Odd Fellows To Visit Scandia Lodge
Norway Lodge will perform second degree work for Scandia Lodge No. 165 on April 16. The visit is part of the Odd Fellows birthday celebration at Agenda on April 26, with two local candidates Richard Jensen and Carl Norgard receiving their degrees from the visiting team. Light lunch will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Norway
Odd Fellows
Richard Jensen
Carl Norgard
Social Hour Club Meets at Mrs Cline Home
The Social Hour Club gathered at Mrs Mabel Cline's home Thursday afternoon. Sixteen members attended with guests Mrs Leslie Johnson Mrs Earl Johnson Mrs Fred Noble and Mrs Jack Ambrose. Mrs Lania Brose joined as a new member. Lunch followed and the next meeting is set for April 18 with Mrs Eva Denoyer. Roll call noted and hints on chicken raising were requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Cline
Leslie Johnson
Earl Johnson
Fred Noble
Jack Ambrose
Laniabrose
Eva Denoyer
Miss Florell Leaves for Vulcan Canada
Miss Frances Florell departed last Thursday for Vulcan Canada to enjoy an extended vacation. She traveled with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Chas Munsen, who have been visiting the Florell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Florell
Canada
Frances Florell
Vulcan
Chas. Muneson
Florell
Car dealer swap sale closes three-way deal
Chris Oylasson buys a Chevrolet coupe from Karl Hugos and trades in his roadster. The roadster is sold to Lewis Sallman in the same transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Oylasson
Karl Hugos
Lewis Sallman
Nathan Isaacson Seen in York Nebraska Last Friday
Nathan Isaacson was reported in York Nebraska last Friday with locals noting his presence in the city. The brief mentions no additional details about reason or accompanying individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Isaacson
York
Nebr
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DR. Haggman
Beloit
D. V. Herrick
MR. and
Mrs. Nimocks
Rydal Farmer
Marshall Beecher
Kurt
Gabrielson Farm
Y. W
Ring
Mike Johnson
Fred
Cline
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